I don't eeever plan on putting snow tires or chains on my CT,mate
Which is why my next cross country trip from Florida to the west coast(via Colorado this time) will have to take place in the middle of summer
In the beginning of September 09 will never forget ,before going from Yosemite to Sequoia park , seeing these cars exit the tunnel with..a few inches of snow on the roof!...
Managed to make it through the pass right before the 5-0 was requiring everyone to put on chains..
I am looking at the positive part of the experience..driving a CT ,with low profile 295 summer tires,on a few inches of snow covered twisty mountain roads...is a useful and humbling experience

 

Awd vans aren't required to use chains.